Dr. Joshi is Dean and a Distinguished University Professor of the School of Public Health, University of Memphis, TN, USA. Dr. Joshi is an innovator, entrepreneur, educator, researcher, administrator, and mentor. He is an established population health informatics researcher who combines his academic training in clinical medicine, public health, and informatics to design and develop human-centered, technology-enabled interventions to enhance population health outcomes across diverse community settings. He has extensive experience in utilizing community and hospital-based data to implement and evaluate informatics-enabled solutions to address social, economic, and health inequities of the 21st century. He combines data-driven innovative entrepreneurial creative approaches to advance excellence in public health education, and research, that can address public health challenges in the community by preparing the next generation of public health leaders.
Despite his administrative role, continues scholarly and research contributions toward improving the good health and well-being of individuals, families, and the communities they live in. Dr. Joshi conceptualized the SMAART (Sustainable, Multisector, Accessible, Affordable, Reimbursable, and Tailored) model using combined principles of the human-centered approach, humanistic, behavioral, learning, and information processing theory to advance the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. He has designed and developed, standalone and internet-enabled, multi-lingual, digital health interventions such as population health dashboards, consumer health informatics, m-health interventions, and population-based surveillance tools across multiple settings to improve population health outcomes. Dr. Joshi successfully completed more than two dozen research projects in the areas of population health informatics across multiple countries including the US, India, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Haiti, Egypt, and Brazil. These projects were funded by several Federal, State, and International government agencies and other private foundations. Dr. Joshi also launched the first of its kind fully online Certificate and MS Population Health Informatics Programs. He was awarded by the Open Society Institute to establish the Regional Population Health Informatics Education Hub to prepare the public health workforce with skills in population health informatics and how community data can be utilized to design human-centered interventions for the improvement of population health outcomes. The hub is established at BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health with an aim to create a regional network of experts in the population health informatics field ready to respond as a team to the next public health challenge.
Dr. Joshi was a founding member of the CUNY SPH and has made a significant contribution to advancing the CUNY SPH by providing leadership for the planning and implementation of all components of the academic programs including curriculum implementation, new academic programs, and 4+1 pipeline initiatives, online instruction, accreditation, career and experiential learning, and student and faculty affairs, and Human Research Protection Office. Dr. Joshi implemented technology-enabled data-driven informed decision-making to bring more transparency and equity across various academic and administrative units. Dr. Joshi was presented with the inaugural CUNY SPH Legacy Award for his crucial role in the establishment of CUNY SPH as an independent graduate school within the CUNY system. Dr. Joshi has been leading CUNY SPH efforts to implement the NYC Resource Navigator Test and Trace Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and secured an award of a $10 million contract with the Housing Recovery Operations of the Mayor’s Office to implement the aftercare resource navigator program to address COVID-19 recovery efforts. Dr. Joshi was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the NYC Test and Trace Corps program for his extraordinary dedication and contributions to reversing the COVID-19 outbreak and protecting and promoting the safety and well-being of New York residents.
He has developed SMAART public health intervention incubator in India and expanded it across several states in India with an aim to bring public health research into action through multisector partnerships, data-driven interventions, Innovations, skill-based training, and innovative and sustainable community programs, that address health inequities. He was invited to present the SMAART model at the WHO, United Nations, and several other agencies nationally and globally.
Currently, he is the Chair of the Global Health Informatics Working Group of the American Medical Informatics Association. He is also an author of the first textbook published on Population Health Informatics: Driving Evidence-based solutions into practice published by Jones Bartlett.
He is primary author of the first recently published text book on “Population Health Informatics: Driving evidence based solutions into practice”.
Research Interests
- Population Health Informatics
- Mobile Health
- Public Health Dashboards
- Public Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Public Health Workforce
- Global Health
- Human-Centered Design
Selected Publications
- Joshi A, Gertner R, Roberts L and Mohandes El Ayman. An Evidence-based approach of Academic Management in a School of Public Health using SMAART Model. Sustainability 2021, 13(21), 12256
- Tan YR, Agrawal A, Matsoso MP, Katz R, Davis SLM, Winkler AS, Huber A, Joshi A, El-Mohandes A, Mellado B, Mubaira CA, Canlas FC, Asiki G, Khosa H, Lazarus JV, Choisy M, Recamonde-Mendoza M, Keiser O, Okwen P, English R, Stinckwich S, Kiwuwa-Muyingo S, Kutadza T, Sethi T, Mathaha T, Nguyen VK, Gill A, Yap P. A call for citizen science in pandemic preparedness and response: beyond data collection. BMJ Glob Health. 2022 Jun;7(6): e009389. PMID: 35760438; PMCID: PMC9237878.
- Joshi A, Kaur M, Kaur R, Grover A, Nash D, El-Mohandes A. Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Intention, and Hesitancy: A Scoping Review. Front Public Health. 2021 Aug 13; 9:698111.
- Joshi, A .Bruce, Amadi, C, Amatya, J. (2021) & I. Developing Evidence-based population health informatics curriculum: Integrating competency based model and job analysis. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 13 (1)
- Joshi A*, Gaba A, Thakur S, Grover A. Need and Importance of Nutrition Informatics in India: A Perspective. Nutrients. 2021;
- Joshi, A*. Kaur, H., Krishna, L. N., Sharma, S., Sharda, G., Lohra, G., Bhatt, A., & Grover, A. (2021). Tracking COVID-19 burden in India using SMAART RAPID tracker. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 13(1).
- Joshi, A., Kajal, F., Bhuyan, S. S., Sharma, P., Bhatt, A., Kumar, K., Kaur, M., & Arora, A. (2020). Quality of Novel Coronavirus Related Health Information over the Internet: An Evaluation Study. The Scientific World Journal, 2020, 1562028. PMCID: PMC7411495
- Goyal, A., Grover, A., Gauba, K., Gupta, A., Mehta, N., Dutta, S., Pandey, R. M., Joshi A*, Malhotra B, Amadi-Mgbenka C, et al. Gender and the Digital Divide Across Urban Slums of New Delhi, India: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Med Internet Res. 2020 Jun; 22(6): e14714. PMCID: PMC7338923
- Babu BV, John KR, Manickam P, Kishore J, Singh R, Mangal DK, Joshi A, Bairwa M, Sharma Y. Development and Implementation of Integrated Road Traffic Injuries Surveillance - India (IRIS-India): A Protocol. Adv J Emerg Med. 2019 Dec 15; 4(2):e35.
- Joshi A, Chioma Amadi, Amina Alam, Margaret A Krudysz, Gabriela Hernandez Using data to inform decision making in recruitment of prospective Public Health students. Research in Higher Education, Vol 32 (1-18) 2017
- Joshi A, Amadi C, Meza J, Aguire T, Wilhelm S. Evaluation of a computer-based bilingual breastfeeding educational program on breastfeeding knowledge, self-efficacy and intent to breastfeed among rural Hispanic women. Int J Med Inform. 2016 Jul;91:10-9
- Joshi A and Chioma Amadi. Assessment of CEPH-Accredited Institutions Offering Public Health Programs in the United States: A Short Report Front Public Health. 2016 Jan 27; 3:290. PMID: 26858945
- Joshi A, Chioma Amadi, Attiqa Mirza and Kim McFarlane. Assessment of Public Health Jobs over the Internet: Perspect Public Health. 2016 Feb 9. DOI: 10.1177/1757913915626946
Dr. Bhavya is the Research Program Manager at FHTS. She is coordinating a research project funded by ICMR that integrates information technology with nutritional information to improve public health outcomes. Born in Meerut and a graduate from Lady Irwin College, Delhi, and a postgraduate from M.S University, Baroda. Her doctoral work focuses on designing, developing, and implementing a youth well-being index using an informatics decision aid support platform.
She had previously worked on projects with SEWA Rural, Jhagadia, and the Deepak Foundation in Gujarat. She has also worked with other NGO’s and hospitals. As a Public Health Professional, she has worked extensively across tribal, rural, and urban slum settings.
I have a keen interest in technology when it comes to health. I, a freelancer in the world of web projects, mom of two, believe in always doing productive work, and always being free for family.
Dr. Priyanka Arora holds a position of Academic Program Coordinator and a dedicated faculty with a passion for exploring intricate connection among public, health and information technology. She is committed to develop and implement a curriculum to enhance academic and non-academic skills of students using diverse teaching modalities. She has received Ph.D. degree from the Department of the Food and Nutrition, Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi. Her comprehensive work included assessment of nutritional status, physical activity, knowledge, attitude and dietary practices, risk of depression among overweight and obese pregnant women and its association with pregnancy outcome. She is UGC-NET qualified and have been awarded with Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in 2015.
She has 2 years of experience working in academic domain which includes teaching, preparing course curriculum, mentoring students for research projects and counselling. She is associated as an academic counsellor with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and teaching Entrepreneurship and Food Service Management to graduate students. Her scholarly endeavours include 7 published papers in quality peer-reviewed journals with 75+ citations, contributing valuable insights to the field of maternal health. She has also presented her papers and shared her perspective on current maternal health scenario at International and National Conferences. Her wide interests encompass Public Health Nutrition, Prenatal and Postnatal Nutrition. She is a member of Indian dietetic Association (IDA), Nutrition Society of India (NSI) and Epidemiology Foundation of India (EFI).
Shweta Jain holds a PhD in Anthropology focusing on healthy ageing and quality of life, with proven ability to conduct independent, collaborative research, collect, and analyze field data. She has expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods. She is skilled in using various data analytical tools, SPSS, R, N-Vivo, Power BI, and MS Office, complemented by hands-on experience as a Research Assistant at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. She has received training in public health nutrition at PGIMER, Chandigarh. She has more than six publications in peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals. Skilled in working with governmental bodies, including the IIPA and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, to support impactful research on tribal affairs. She is passionate about research, knowledge dissemination and applying anthropological and public health insights to enhance well-being across different communities and age groups.
PhD Research entitled: “Healthy Ageing and Quality of Life: An Anthropological Insight”
Core Area of Interest: Ageing studies, Nutrition, Physiological Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, Quality of life, Public Health, Mental Health, and well-being.
Dr. Upma Sharma is a Cancer Biology researcher who earned her Ph.D. through collaborative research between the Department of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry at ICMR–National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (ICMR-NICPR), Noida, and the Department of Biotechnology at Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan. Her doctoral work focused on elucidating the complex molecular mechanisms underlying oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), with a particular emphasis on the immunomodulatory genes and its signaling pathways. She made a significant contribution by identifying novel genetic variations in the Interleukin-10 gene and obtained GenBank accession numbers for these findings in the dbSNP database. Her research, grounded in comprehensive molecular and epidemiological analyses of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in the Indian population, investigates the interplay between functionally significant genetic variations and co-infections with human papillomavirus (HPV) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), aiming to uncover novel genetic molecular biomarkers to enhance early detection and develop targeted therapeutic strategies for OSCC."
In addition to her core research, Dr. Sharma has actively contributed to translational projects of national importance, including an India-specific Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA vaccine project aimed at enhancing the immunogenicity of HPV16 L1 constructs using both genetic and non-genetic adjuvants. She played a key role in a comprehensive HPV screening initiative targeting oral and cervical cancers, where she was involved in clinical data management, high-throughput HPV testing, and working alongside clinicians. Following the completion of her Ph.D., she was awarded a prestigious three-year Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, where she continued to expand her work on cancer immunogenetics, biomarker identification, and therapeutic target validation. She was awarded a prestigious International Travel Support Grant under the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB-DST, India) to present her doctoral research at the UICC-World Cancer Congress held in Paris, France in November 2016. This opportunity enabled her to share her groundbreaking work in cancer research on an international platform.
Dr. Sharma’s academic portfolio includes multiple publications in high-impact national/international journals, along with oral and poster presentations at globally recognized scientific conferences. Dr. Sharma brings over ten years of research experience at the interface of clinical and laboratory science. She is highly skilled in advanced molecular biology techniques, clinical sample handling, translational research, grant proposal development, and scientific communication. Her work continues to shed light on the intricate molecular mechanisms linking immune regulation and cancer progression, with the ultimate goal of improving diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes for cancer patients.
Gurjant takes care of the software development and innovation of the research based platforms that address the public health challenges. He has a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and engineering from Punjab Technical University and has established OXO Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in 2008. In his free time, he likes to mentor people, do photography and travel.
After completing her Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy, Mansi began her career working closely with underserved communities, especially families navigating the challenges of childhood disability. Alongside her professional journey, she pursued higher education in MSW and PGDHA, strengthening her foundation in social impact and healthcare management. Her work with organizations like Global Cancer Concern India and St. Jude’s India Childcare Centres allowed her to contribute deeply to cancer care. As a Program Manager and Cluster Manager, she collaborated with oncology and palliative care units across leading institutions, including AIIMS and Tata Memorial Hospital. She contributed her best efforts, from promoting cancer awareness and screening at the grassroots level to helping establish palliative and residential care centers for individuals with cancer. Mansi further enriched her education with a Diploma in Epidemiology and a Certificate in NGO Management. Her passion for education led her to serve as an academic counselor with IGNOU for 8 years, where she contributed to developing training modules and course content in geriatric care and NGO management.
Since joining FHTS in 2016, engaging in project management, research, stakeholder collaboration, community outreach, content development and managing operations have been her role. She expresses her heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Ashish Joshi for establishing FHTS, which fosters meaningful opportunities to contribute and grow. She continues to strive to make her best contributions toward the FHTS mission and vision. Experience the joy of contributing to a larger mission grounded in values and principles, join hands with FHTS.
Dr. Mohan is a Faculty Public Health Researcher and a member of the Institutional Review Board of the organization since its inception. Having started schooling from Vijayawada, he attained his Master’s and PhD degree in Medical Biochemistry. He has acquired various certifications like Medical & Health Sciences Education (CIMHSE) from The University of Hong Kong; Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Informatics (PGDPHI); Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE); Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition (PGDPHN); Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (PGDHPE).
He is an active fellow and life member of various professional societies at national and international level. He is a Fellow of prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry, The Linnean Society of London, UK and He was the recipient of “Young Investigator Award” at Hong Kong - Shanghai International Liver Congress, Hong Kong, International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) - Young Scientist award for his outstanding contributions and research excellence. He was awarded the prestigious “Chartered Scientist” qualification, which represents a single chartered mark for all scientists, recognizing high levels of professionalism and competence in science, by “The Science Council” and “The Royal Society of Chemistry”.
Currently, he is serving as the Vice Principal and Professor of Biochemistry, Head of Department of Clinical Skills & Simulation, at Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai.